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MINERAL FUELS
 Mineral Fuels and Lubricants
Mineral fuels and lubricants derived from crude oil are a commodity strongly related
to many businesses operating costs and environmental impacts. This is the reason
why many companies are exploring new technologies to extend the use of oils, reduce
maintenance and increase the recovery rate.
Pieralisi offers technological solutions for fuels cleaning and treatment, for lube oils
purification, for the conditioning and recovery of mineral oils, industrial or environmental
slop oils, bottom tank residues and bilge water. Furthermore, our easy and efficient
solutions are aimed to reduce the operating costs and protect the environment.

1 . Refinery/Industrial Oily Waste

2 . Exhaust/Used Oil
3 . Tank Cleaning
4 . Lagoon and Sedimentation Pond Treatment
5 . Lube Oil Treatment
6 . Liquid Fuel Purification and Conditioning
2 Mineral Fuels & Lubricants: Processes Mineral Fuels & Lubricants: Processes 3

1 2
Refinery/Industrial Oily Waste Exhaust/Used Collecting System
Oily Waste Oil
Oily Water
Acid/Lye Api Separator
Preliminary Strainer
Oily Sludge
Heat Storage Tank

Stirred Tank Flotation Magnetic Unit

Water Filtration
Heating
Heat Recovery
Additive Aeration Tank
Heating

Separation Thickening
Pages 8-10 Additive

Separation Solids
Page 8 Separation
Page 16

Water
Oil Oil
Solids

Water
Water Water Purification Oil Purification
Page 16 Page 16
Solids

Recovered Oil Oil Purified Oil

Water

Solids

Waste and Waste and

washing water washing water
treatment treatment

Process section involving Pieralisi technologies Example of process flow diagram Process section involving Pieralisi technologies Example of process flow diagram
4 Mineral Fuels & Lubricants: Processes Mineral Fuels & Lubricants: Processes 5

3 5
Solvent
Tank Cleaning Tank Lube Oil Lube Oil Tank
Water Treatment

Screen and Guard Filter

Guard Filter
Heating
Heating
Additive
Additive
Separation Purification Solids
Solids
Pages 8-10 Pages 12-14

Oil Water and Contaminant

Water
Water Clean Oil

Waste and Waste and

washing water washing water
treatment treatment

Process section involving Pieralisi technologies Example of process flow diagram Process section involving Pieralisi technologies Example of process flow diagram

4 6
Lagoon and Lagoon or Pond Liquid Fuel Fuel Tank
Sedimentation Purification
Pond Treatment Steam and Conditioning
Guard Filter
Screen and Filter

Purification
Additive Homogenization Tank Inertization Pages 12-14

Heating

Solids Solids
Separation
Page 10

Oil Water and Contaminant

Water Clean Fuel

Waste and Waste and

washing water washing water
treatment treatment

Process section involving Pieralisi technologies Example of process flow diagram Process section involving Pieralisi technologies Example of process flow diagram
8 Mineral Fuels & Lubricants: Single Step 2 Phase Mineral Fuels & Lubricants: Single Step 2 Phase 9

Single Step 2 Phase

Product 1.

2. 3. 12. 4. 9.

5.

Water
Steam

Additive
Additive group

Additive

10.

8.
11. 12.
Solid
Additive TYPICAL QUALITY
6.

Heating system

7.
Oil emulsion
Water 14. TYPICAL QUALITY

13.

Steam
Fuel
Water

This configuration includes the 1. Filter 8. Screw conveyor The simplest treatment unit is based on a single 2 phase IN OUT
following pieces of equipment: 2. Product pump 9. Main control panel decanter and the target is to remove the sediments from
3. Heat exchanger 10. Mixing tank the liquid phase without separating the water from the
oil. The separated solid phase has to be disposed of.
4. Static mixer 11. Additive solution pump
5. Decanter centrifuge 12. Flow meter
6. Oil emulsion tank 13. Steam generator MAIN BENEFITS Product
Reduction of disposal cost
7. Oil emulsion pump 14. Heating system control panel
Profit from recovered oil phase

OIL
WATER
SOLID
10 Mineral Fuels & Lubricants: Single Step 3 Phase Mineral Fuels & Lubricants: Single Step 3 Phase 11

Single Step 3 Phase

Product 1. 11.

2. 3. 14 . 4. 5.

Water
Steam

Additive
Additive group

Additive
10.
12.

13. 14.
Solid
Additive TYPICAL QUALITY
6. 8.

Heating system

9.
Light phase-oil
Water 16. TYPICAL QUALITY

15.
7.
Steam Heavy phase-water
Fuel
Water TYPICAL QUALITY

This configuration includes the 1. Filter 9. Oil phase pump The treatment unit based on a single step with a 3 phase IN OUT
following pieces of equipment: 2. Product pump 10. Screw conveyor decanter allows to remove the sediments from the liquid
3. Heat exchanger 11. Main control panel and at the same time to separate the 2 liquid phases
generating a light phase with a high oil content and a
4. Static mixer 12. Mixing tank
heavy phase with mainly water and some residual oil.
5. 3 phase decanter centrifuge 13. Additive solution pump The separated solid phase has to be disposed of.
6. Water phase tank 14. Flow meter Product
7. Water phase pump 15. Steam generator MAIN BENEFITS
8. Oil phase tank 16. Heating system control panel Reduction of disposal cost
Profit from recovered oil phase
OIL
WATER
SOLID
12 Mineral Fuels & Lubricants: Single Step 3 Phase - low solid content Mineral Fuels & Lubricants: Single Step 3 Phase - low solid content 13

Single Step 3 Phase - low solid content

Product 1.

2. 3. 13. 4.

10.

Water
Steam

Additive
Additive group

5.

Additive

6. 8.
11.

12. 13.

Additive

9.
Solid
Heating system
TYPICAL QUALITY

Water 15. 7.
Clean oil
TYPICAL QUALITY
14.

Steam
Fuel
Water

This configuration includes the 1. Filter 9. Solid pump The treatment unit based on a single step with a 3 IN OUT
following pieces of equipment: 2. Product pump 10. Main control panel phase vertical separator is recommended when the solid
3. Heat exchanger 11. Mixing tank content in the inlet product is relatively low. The final
result is to clarify the main product (usually oil of fuel)
4. Static mixer 12. Additive solution pump
by removing all the solid and liquid contaminants (i.e.
5. Centrifugal separator 13. Flow meter sediments and water). The separated solid / liquid phase
6. Clean oil tank 14. Steam generator has to be disposed of. Product
7. Clean oil pump 15. Heating system control panel
8. Solid discharge tank MAIN BENEFITS
Increase in machinery’s life time OIL
Reduction of operating cost WATER
Reliability improvement SOLID
Environment protection
14 Mineral Fuels & Lubricants: Multi Step 2 Phase Mineral Fuels & Lubricants: Multi Step 2 Phase 15

Multi Step 2 Phase Clean oil

TYPICAL QUALITY

Product 1.

Clean water
2. 3. 4. 5. 18. 6. TYPICAL QUALITY

7.

Water
Steam

Additive
Additive group

Additive

16. 15.

9. 8.
17. 18. Solid
TYPICAL QUALITY
Additive

Additive
Steam
Water
10. 12.
Heating system

11.

Water 20.

19. 13.
Solid
Steam
Fuel TYPICAL QUALITY
Water

14.

This configuration includes the 1. Filter 11. Heat exchanger The 2 steps treatment is based on a decanter in 2 or 3 IN 1° STEP OUT 2° STEP OUT
following pieces of equipment: 2. Product pump 12. Static mixer phase execution followed by a vertical separator.
3. Product-oil heat recovery 13. Centrifugal separator The decanter separates the majority of the sediments
and eventually starts the separation of the oil and water
4. Product-water heat recovery 14. Clean oil pump
phases. The downstream vertical separator completes the
5. Heat exchanger 15. Main control panel treatment removing the residual solids and purifying the
6. Static mixer 16. Mixing tank oil phase from the water. The separated solid phase has Product
7. Decanter centrifuge 17. Additive solution pump to be disposed of.
8. Screw conveyor 18. Flow meter
9. Liquid phase tank 19. Steam generator MAIN BENEFITS OIL
10. Separator feeding pump 20. Heating system control panel Reduction of disposal cost WATER
Profit from recovered oil phase SOLID
Environment protection
16 Mineral Fuels & Lubricants: Multi Step 3 Phase Mineral Fuels & Lubricants: Multi Step 3 Phase 17

Multi Step 3 Phase Clean oil

TYPICAL QUALITY

Product 1.

Clean water
TYPICAL QUALITY
2. 3. 4. 5. 26. 6. 7.

Water
Steam

Additive
Additive group

Additive
23.
24. 10. Solid
TYPICAL QUALITY

25. 26.
8. 9.
Additive

Additive
Steam
Water
11. 12. 14.
Heating system

13.

Water 28. 18.

16. 15. 21.

27. 19.

Steam
Fuel
Water
TYPICAL QUALITY
22.
17. Solid

20.

This configuration 1. Filter 12. Oil feeding pump 23. Main control panel The complete treatment unit is based on a 3 steps IN 1° STEP OUT 2°OIL
STEP OUT
WATER SOLID
includes the following 2. Product pump 13. Heat exchanger 24. Mixing tank separation with a decanter and two or more vertical
pieces of equipment: 3. Product-oil heat recovery 14. Static mixer 25. Additive solution pump separators. The decanter removes the sediments from
4. Product-water heat recovery 15. Water separator 26. Flow meter the liquid and starts the separation of the oil and liquid
5. Heat exchanger 16. Clean water tank 27. Steam generator phase. The downstream separators are used to complete
the treatment of the oil and water phases generating an
6. Static mixer 17. Clean water pump 28. Heating system control panel
high quality oil and a very clean water. Product
7. 3 phase decanter centrifuge 18. Oil separator
The separated solid phase has to be disposed of.
8. Water phase tank 19. Clean oil tank
9. Oil phase tank 20. Clean oil pump
10. Screw conveyor 21. Solid collecting tank MAIN BENEFITS OIL
11. Water feeding pump 22. Solid pump Reduction of disposal cost WATER
Profit from recovered oil phase SOLID
Environment protection
18 Mineral Fuels & Lubricants: Components Mineral Fuels & Lubricants: Components 19

b a

Decanter centrifuge Centrifugal separator Electrical and control panel

Pieralisi decanter centrifuges are based on a modern technology that combines formation. Another specific advantage of the centripetal pump is to allow Pieralisi vertical centrifuges represent the perfect technological solution to “Pieralisi Control System” is divided in two main sections: power and
the ability of treating high solids content products with an excellent clarification the continuous regulation of liquid exit level during operation; this option complete the separation process done with horizontal decanters. control. The main switches and the variable frequency drives (VFD) for
efficiency. Separation performances are related not only to mechanical details bestows to the decanter a great versatility, which results essential for an Vertical separators, taking advantage of their extremely high rotational both decanter, separator and auxiliaries are placed in the power side.
but also to operating parameters (centrifugal force, flow rate, differential optimal management of the performances mainly in presence of products speed, can reach centrifugal force values up to 10.000 g, far higher than The control module is based on the latest generation PLC and HMI with a
speed, liquid levels) and to the specific characteristics of the product (density, with variable concentrations and characteristics. The centripetal pump decanters can reach. This very high centrifugal force is the key element touch screen panel. A dedicated software, designed by Pieralisi automation
viscosity, quantity and dimension of solid particles). uniqueness and peculiarities make Pieralisi’s CPA decanters particularly fit that allows the separators to remove the solid particles that have not been department, is embedded in the PLC to automatically control the whole
A main motor connected to the decanter shaft drives the bowl rotation. for the petrochemical industry, grabbed in the previous separation steps, generating a highly pure clarified separation plant during each operating phase: start-up, duty, flushing,
The extremely high centrifugal force generated inside the bowl is proportional above all in the slop oil sector. liquid. In addition the attainable performances are linked to many factors, shutdown and emergency.
to the rotational speed and to the bowl diameter. The product to be clarified Pieralisi’s CPA centrifuges are a both structural (disc type and design, inside volumes, liquid discharge levels The HMI allows navigating through several areas:
enters through the feeding pipe, it passes in the diffuser to be distributed at available in both 2 or 3 phases and devices) and operational (flow rate, characteristic of the product, solid • separation process monitoring
the centre of the bowl and then it is accelerated. The centrifugal force acting on version. quantity and type, temperature). • operating parameters control
the solid particles is responsible for the solid-liquid separation. Every decanter Pieralisi centrifugal separators are specifically developed to reach the • alarms detection and interlocks
centrifuge can be tailored to any specific application, selecting between the maximum quality levels by using internal components designed to remove • main parameters trend display
different available configurations, components and devices. The centripetal Solid scraper device also the smallest solid particles. The last control release optimizes the separation performances and stabilizes
pump (a) and the solid scraper (b) are some of the most common systems The product to be clarified enters into the top of the separator through the operation conditions by controlling the decanter centrifuge in “torque
used in mineral fuels & lubricants applications. The dehydrated solid that is stockpiled on the bowl internal walls, is the feeding tube, it is undergone to centrifugal force and then it is forced
transported by a scroll and continuously emptied towards the side opposite mode”. The logic is continuously calculating the torque on the decanter
to pass through the hundreds of internal discs. scroll, keeping it stable at its set point value, by smoothly acting on the
to the liquid exit. In order to avoid the dehydrated solid accumulation and The combined action of the centrifugal force together with the presence
to guarantee a regular discharge, a specific device (solid scraper) can be scroll differential speed.
Adjustable Centripetal Pump (CPA) installed in the solid chamber.
of the internal discs leads to the separation of the solid particles that are The PLC automatically handles and controls the centrifugal separator
deposited on the bowl wall, where these are discharged in an automatic in each operating step (start-up, duty, discharge, flushing and shutdown),
This device is automatically and intermittent way. The clarified liquid centrally climbs back towards the
In order to satisfy the specific needs of some applications and provide monitors the main parameters and effectively manages any anomaly or
activated on the base of the top of the bowl and it continuously exits through the centripetal pump.
better performances and greater operating flexibility, Pieralisi has b emergency.
parameters set by the operator The discharge by means of the centripetal pump permits, as for decanters,
developed a special device called Adjustable Centripetal Pump (CPA), All Pieralisi control panels can be equipped with a dedicated module suitable
on the control panel. to have a pressurized outgoing flow.
that allows to discharge the clarified liquid from the bowl. The use of for remote connection, supervision, diagnostics and support.
the centripetal pump, integrated in the decanter liquid side terminal, Upon request, only the control unit (TCP) can be supplied: this solution
permits to have the clarified liquid outlet under pressure, minimizing the does not consider the possibility to control the auxiliaries and does not
contact with the air and the consequent oxidation phenomena or foam have the electrical section with VFD and breakers.

Homogenizing system Filtering unit Heating system Additive unit Inertization system Counter pressure valve

Homogenizes the temperature and Ensures the large solids removal from Regulates the temperature of inlet Allows the preparation and dosing of Protects the decanter and separator Controls the pressure of the liquid
the solid particles content of the inlet inlet product, protecting downstream product. the additive necessary for the process. through an inert gas barrier, avoiding phase outlet and the separation
product. pieces of equipment. potential explosive mixtures inside interphase.
(ATEX).
 01

Liquid Fuel Purification

Lagoon/sedimentation
Configuration
Applicazioni ambientali: Tabella diTable
Configurazione

Refinery/Industrial

Exhaust/Used Oil

Lube Oil Treatment

and Conditioning
Pond Treatment
Tank Cleaning
Oily Waste
Decanter Centrifuge
1 2 3 4 5 6
Shallow cone
Inner surface with liners
Bowl Inner surface with grooves
Wear protections solid discharge bushings (replaceable)
ROTATING ASSEMBLY Wear protections inner layer (flame spray)
Single flight (S), Reduced pitch (R), Variable pitch (V), Double flight (D)
Flight with windows
Scroll
Flight wear protections: sprayed tungsten carbide (S) or with STC tiles (T)
Diffuser replaceable wear protection: AISI 440 or STC
AISI 414 stainless steel / AISI 304 stainless steel 02
Bowl and scroll
SAF 2205 Duplex stainless steel / AISI 316 stainless steel
Cylindrical body: Painted carbon steel (PCS), Stainless steel (SS)
MATERIALS Case Stainless steel solid-liquid chambers
Subframe: Painted carbon steel (PCS), Stainless steel (SS)
Parts in contact with the product Tailored on the application and international standards
Safe area
EXECUTION Installation area Hazardous area: ATEX Zone 1 (Class 1 Div 1)
Hazardous area: ATEX Zone 2 (Class 1 Div 2)
Gearbox Oil bath (tailored on the FDA specifications)
LUBRICATION
Bearings Automatic greasing (grease tailored on the FDA specifications) 03
Two phase (2P), Three phase (3P)
PROCESS Liquid process handling Interchangable liquid outlet levels
CONFIGURATION Liquid discharge level continuous adjustable during operation (CPA) 02
Bowl drive Electric motor (EM), Hydraulic drive (FH)
DRIVES Fixed pulleys
Scroll drive
Electric motor (BD), Rotovariator (RTV), Hydraulic motor (SH)
Electric control panel
Counter pressure valve
DECANTER OPTIONS Kits and systems
Inertization system
Solids scraper device 01
03 04
Centrifugal Separator
Liquid discharge Single outlet under pressure (TL, TH), double outlet under pressure (2T)
PROCESS Solid discharge Manual (S) or Automatic (FPC)
CONFIGURATION
Type of separation discs Clarifier (CL), Purifier (P), Separator (S), Concentrator (C)
Bowl SAF 2205 Duplex
Cover Stainless steel
MATERIALS
Frame Cast iron with stainless steel inner protection (CI) or Stainless steel (SS)
Wet parts Tailored on the application and international standards
Bowl Tungsten carbide advanced wear protection
PROTECTION Gaskets High wear and corrosion resistant 04
Seal With wear and corrosion special protection system
Type Gears (G), Belts (B)
TRANSMISSION Oil bath (tailored on the FDA specifications)
Lubrication
Oil with forced circulation cooling system
Area Safe area (SA), Hazardous area: ATEX Zone 2 (Z2) or Hazardous area: ATEX Zone 1 (Z1) 05
INSTALLATION On skid with control panel and ancillaries
Type
Stand alone with control panel
Activation of the solid discharge: manual (M) or automatic (A)
Control panel
05
SEPARATOR Kits and systems Inertization system
OPTIONS
Counter pressure valve on light (L), heavy (N) or both liquid outlets (LH)
Constant level feeding system

Plant
Filtering unit
Additive unit
Homogenizing system
PLANT OPTIONS Kits and systems
Feeding pump
Flow rate measurment kit
Heating system